4. The tea party allowed Donnelly to have a good chance when they knocked Lugar out.

Lugar was a Democrat to them. As a Hoosier, I don't understand this. Though Lugar is a R, he was also on the Foreign Relations Committee, and was widely considered a senior statesman, by both parties. I wish Indiana was trending for Obama, but not a single poll I have seen indicates any chance for Obama this time. I don't understand it, but that's the way it is. Between Obama, Donnelly, and Gregg for Governor against rabid Tea Partier Mike Pence, I would think somehow the three candidates together would make for a strong D turnout. Here's to hoping...